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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04717.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection related to Gerrit Smith |
| Title | The true office of civil government. A speech in the city of Troy. |
| Date | 1851 |
| Author | Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874) |
| Document Type | Pamphlet |
| Content Description | Printed by S. W. Benedict. Smith declares, "The legitimate action of Civil Government is very simple. Its legitimate range is very narrow. Government owes nothing to its subjects but protection... from crimes... committed against their persons and possessions." Also argues against the union of Church and State and discusses tariffs. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Religion Taxes or Taxation National Security Crime Law |
| People | Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874) Benedict, Seth Williston (1803-1869) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Banking & Economics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Smith, a politician from New York, served as a U.S. Representative from 1853-1854. He was a noted philanthropist and social reformer active in anti-slavery campaigns and women's rights. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |